Pauline Vinson facts for kids
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Pauline Vinson
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| Born | June 23, 1915 Orange, California, U.S.
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| Died | June 22, 1986 (aged 70) Santa Clara, California, U.S.
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Pauline Vinson (born June 23, 1915 – died June 22, 1986) was a talented American artist and illustrator. She was known for creating beautiful pictures, especially for books.
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About Pauline Vinson
Pauline Vinson was born in Orange, California, on June 23, 1915. She spent some time living in San Francisco. Later, she moved to New York City to work as an illustrator for books.
Art During a Special Time
While living in San Francisco, Pauline Vinson created many special artworks called lithographs. These were made for a government program called the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA helped artists find work during a difficult time in history. It allowed artists like Pauline to keep creating and sharing their art.
Her Art Collections
Pauline Vinson's artwork is so important that it is kept in famous museums. You can find her pieces in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Her art is also part of the collections at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco also proudly display her work.
Pauline Vinson's married name was Young. She passed away in Santa Clara, California on June 22, 1986. She was 70 years old.
Books Illustrated by Pauline Vinson
Pauline Vinson helped bring stories to life with her illustrations. Here are some of the books she worked on:
- Willie Goes to the Hospital
- Festivals in San Francisco, published in 1939 (she was the illustrator)
- Around the World in San Francisco, published in 1940 (she was the illustrator)
- Hilltop Russians in San Francisco, published in 1941 (she was the illustrator)
